U.S. Travel warns of tourism crisis as Canadians cancel trips

The economic impact could be a severe blow to US tourism, potentially causing long-term damage to key states that rely on Canadian visitors

In response to the 47th U.S. President’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, thousands of Canadian travelers have canceled their U.S. vacations in protest. The travel boycott, alongside other economic retaliations, aims to impact the American tourism industry, which heavily relies on Canadian visitors.

Key takeaways

• The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) warns of an impending economic tourism crisis as Canadian travelers cancel trips;
• Canadian travel agencies report a surge in cancellations and rebookings to alternative destinations;
• Florida and Texas tourism industries, both heavily dependent on Canadian visitors, face significant risks, with Florida seeing 38% of its international tourists from Canada and Texas recording $403.3 million in Canadian tourist spending in 2023;
• The USTA estimates a 10% drop in Canadian travel could result in $2.1 billion in lost revenue and 140,000 job losses in hospitality and related sectors;

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